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Postow Family History

Postow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Poston, Pastor, Post, Postel, Boston, Postle, Apostol, Porto, Poster

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Where is the Postow family from?

You can see how Postow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Postow families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Postow families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Postow's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Postow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Postow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Postow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Postow. For the veterans among your Postow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Postow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Postow in 1980 was 96, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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